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Very good find!

Heat, heart, low blood sugar ..... Well worth a vet check when you can- meanwhile make sure she is rested and cool and has a snack/drink. Hope ,with blood tests etc you can find the cause .

Perhaps avoid the park on Sundays- and take him for a lovely LONG walk somewhere instead ? He doesn't HAVE to be exposed to 40 plus dogs to make him a better dog .... Walking with you, on a leash, and being helped to concentrate and get into 'the zone' is a good thing :p How often does he get a good long leash walk ..where you can both relax into the rythym?

Oh.. Just remembered, I do have a walking stick with a 'textured' handle now :p I left it outside .

Yep.. put your dog on a lead and remove him ..one day the other dog may take action

Someone I know lives on a boat..and of course moors along a river . She has always had a problem with snakes around/on the boat - but since using this snake repeller hasn't seen one!

Hmmm seems my favourite toy is in high demand ! LINK

Those toys I mentioned are from Cheap as Chips stores. I wouldn't leave them with a dog overnight , but with people around ..they last a reasonable time The crackle chewtoys have quite a tough covering !

I agree- sounds like interactive toys would be fun for her rattleballs/treatballs- those toys which have plastic bottles inside- so they make a very satisfying 'crunch/crackle' when chomped ...( I recently bought some from Cheap as chips). all those sort of things will perhaps keep her attention longer? Our youngsters love those black hard plastic rough surface balls which make a weird 'laughing' noise when rolled!! (CaC again) The noise drives us mad- but here, they fill up with sand and are silenced soon enough

if there is a puncture wound- it could be infection- but if there is no puncture mark, and it is just tissue swelling, she should be fine

Grass seeds cause LOTS of pain... glad it will soon be gone!

Sounds more like internal pain of some sort Good luck at the vets

Very good idea x2 good idea, IF the pup is otherwise getting lots of training/walking/play opportunities

I am lucky to have never had a chewer...but can imagine what it would feel like What exercise/training does your pup get every day? What interactive toys does she have inside? I agree that if things are within reach, and they get chewed.... the dog is not the only one who made a mistake. Baby gating is a great idea (we use old firescreens) keeps rooms reasonably protected

How are things now? My first thought was some pretty severe pain Also an intruder... Hope everything's OK.

Hi, and welcome. just some brief points as I dash out the door . Your baby pup does need time away from the kids.For sleep and to avoid injuries. Good for you in having him crated in your room he is a BABY ..and like any baby ,needs a 'mum'. Time in his crate during the day is great- give him a treat , and let him chill for a little while- this is a good opportunity to teach the kids that they do NOT disturb puppy when he's in his crate - that is 'his place' ;) Keep using the recommended food for a while.. and GRADUALLY change onto something else- so there are no tummy upsets. What is he being fed?You are best advised to keep him on the best possible food you can afford .. it will pay dividends healthwise. Good for you in planning on getting him desexed as well Pet shop pups are often a mixture... so don't get too much of a shock if he grows up looking different to what you expect ;) Has he been wormed and vaccinated? have you had your vet check him over thoroughly? yes, having a pup is expensive! Food is the least of it - especially with such a tiny scrap you will find some interesting reading in THIS LINK..ahh Poodlefan put this here as well .

Oh That poor old dog, and poor old lady. What an end to a long friendship. I hope the owner of the dogs is found.

Isiss- have you thought about a D A P diffuser? I've not used one, but think they seem a very good idea .... Some info HERE Hope all goes well at the show

I also thinks long walks ..especially to new and interesting places gets the nose going and processing info in the brain The physical exercise helps as well . Smiling here at Spottychick's mentioning Tango.... he would have certainly changed the dynamics! LOL!

How sad.. I would suggest contacting These folks ASAP. Meanwhile- if you can.. don't try and comfort him with cuddles etc.. do your normal routine as much as you can.. walks, etc. and try & stay away from him at other times It's hard, but while we can cuddle distraught humans and it helps.... with dogs, cuddling etc when they are feeling so bad, just means they are being rewarded for acting that way. I hope the link leads you to some help

This perhaps should be moved to the "In The News" section?

Just a thought... he behaves around other dogs in a certain way with you, and in his routine.. but may behave very differently with a stranger on the other end of the leash ..and also because this is the first time he has been without you .

The lectade thing - does that actually increase fluid intake- or purely replace electrolytes? My guess is this dog needs more actual fuid in his body ?

Try different water. Mum's old dog will NOT drink out of the 5 different water troughs/bowls outside ..only the one in the kitchen. Other dogs of ours will not drink fresh water..only that which has sat for a few days.

So sorry you lost your boy . he was being held and loved,and he listened to your voice,and smelt familiar smells, as he left to race over the bridge....that is a very lovely way to leave . Thinking of you.